Shortcake Parfaits

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 3 -In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 6 tablespoons of the sugar, the baking powder, the salt, and the baking soda.

Step 4 -Use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5 -Use the back of a spoon to make a well in the center of the flour mixture.

Step 6 -In a small bowl, stir the egg, the sour cream, and the milk together.

Step 7 -Pour the egg mixture into the well of the flour mixture and use a fork to stir until moistened.

Step 8 -Use a small offset metal spatula to spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan.

Step 9 -Bake the shortcake until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 16-18 minutes.

Step 10 -Let the shortcake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 11 -Combine 4 cups of the strawberries and 3 tablespoons of the sugar in a bowl.

Step 12 -In a chilled bowl, add the whipping cream, the remaining sugar, and the vanilla and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.

Step 13 -Use a round cutter to cut the shortcake into 12 pieces.

Step 14 -Place 2 pieces of the shortcake each into six 8-ounce, regular-mouth canning jars.

Step 15 -Top the shortcakes with 1/2 cup of the strawberry mixture and 1/3 cup of the sweetened whipped cream each.

Step 16 -Serve the parfaits garnished with the remaining strawberries.